Lee Atwater
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About
Controversial political strategist who was an advisor to Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. He had a reputation for playing dirty tricks on political opponents.
Before Fame
He was in a rock band, The Upsetters Revue, and kept up his musical moonlighting even at the height of his political career.
Trivia
In 2012, audiotapes were released where here outlined his so-called Southern Strategy, explaining how the GOP can secure the votes of white supremacists.
Family Life
Early in his childhood he lost his young brother, who died after spilling hot oil on himself.
Associated With
He was an influential political advisor to Ronald Reagan .
